RFT Grondin Drain 20261008

The Town of Tecumseh is soliciting bids for a stipulated price contract to perform repairs and improvements to the Grondin Drain, located within the 11th Concession Road right-of-way between Country Road No. 46 and the Gzowski Drain. The scope of work includes light brushing and tree removal from Station 0+000 to 0+826, the installation of clear quarried rock or OPSS 1001 rip-rap over Terrafix 270R filter fabric for erosion protection, and the full restoration of all disturbed road and grass lawn areas. All work must adhere to Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications and O.Reg. 406/19 regarding on-site and excess soil management. Performance is subject to a winter dormancy restriction from November 15 to April 15, with substantial completion expected in Spring 2021. Tenders must be submitted via the Bids and Tenders Portal by October 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time. Bidders are required to provide a bid bond for 10 percent of the tender price, and the successful contractor must furnish performance and labour and material payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract value. Insurance requirements include five million dollars in commercial general liability and two million dollars in automobile liability. Additionally, bidders must comply with the Buy Ontario Act, 2025, ensuring at least 50 percent of the total bid value consists of Ontario or Canadian-made goods and services. Payment will be processed monthly within 28 calendar days of certificate receipt, contingent upon the submission of a schedule of values and evidence of WSIB compliance.